Researchers predict a significant warming trend in global temperatures, with the greatest impact felt in winter hemispheres, due to retreating snow and ice in high latitudes. The range of predicted temperature changes is 1.5-6 degrees centigrade, with most models predicting a 2-4 degree rise.
According to L. Hunter Lovins, companies investing in renewable energy will gain a marketing edge as consumers notice environmental benefits. The California Public Employees' Retirement System is screening investments, leading to expected changes in US energy policy.
A new brain imaging study from Washington University in St. Louis has shed light on the inner workings of human intelligence, revealing that individuals with higher fluid intelligence use specific brain regions to resist distraction and maintain focus. The study found that participants with higher fluid intelligence engaged several key...
The EU's Framework Program invests €17.5 billion in research projects to enhance industry competitiveness and improve citizens' quality of life. European research co-operation expands beyond borders, with partnerships with US and other countries.
Researchers have identified 48 genes involved in tuberculosis latency, revealing a genetic program that contributes to the bacteria's persistence. The study also highlights the delicate balance between latency and virulence, with reactivation triggered by changes in oxygen levels and nitric oxide levels.
A study by Martin Weale and Professor James Sefton found that there is a strong relationship between fathers' and sons' earnings. However, once a son reaches at least 'A' Level standard, their father's social class and income no longer influence their earning power.
Researchers at the University of Iowa have identified a protein that couples vacuoles to the organelle transportation system, regulating its movement and delivery. This discovery may improve understanding of embryonic development and have implications for various diseases.
Researchers are turning to gene banking as an alternative to in situ conservation, using cryopreservation technologies to store viable cell lines from over 3,200 individual mammals, birds, and reptiles. This approach will be crucial for conserving endangered species' genetic material for future research and potential reintroduction.
Scientists say tech can't replace essential skills like reading and writing for blind individuals, emphasizing the need for Braille. Meanwhile, technological advancements help hearing-impaired individuals and those with motor disabilities, promoting job skills and inclusivity.
Computer simulations can examine the performance of representative structures under blast loadings, exploring design alternatives. Researchers aim to distribute blast resistance capabilities more broadly across infrastructure, addressing technology areas through component testing and simulation.
Destructive fishing practices, such as bottom trawls, result in massive bycatch and habitat destruction, threatening the survival of fisheries. Experts agree that there are solutions, but change requires political will and action.
Scientists emphasize the need for improved nitrogen management to address its impact on the environment, human health, and agriculture. Targeted research and educational programs can optimize fertilizer efficiency, reducing environmental damage and associated economic costs.
U of MN researchers identified proteins FRGY2a and FRGY2b that disassemble nucleoli without other protein help. This discovery may lead to understanding normal cell development and human diseases.
Researchers are re-examining Darwin's sexual selection theory, finding it doesn't fit many species' behaviors. Scientists propose a more comprehensive approach incorporating social and reproductive roles in sexuality.
Scientists are developing a comprehensive microbial forensics infrastructure to track down pathogens and infer their origin. The goal is to use genetic information to identify the source of outbreaks, such as anthrax attacks, and provide quality control for new molecular methods like genome sequencing.
Researchers have analyzed fossil records of plants and insects to understand how the Earth's climate has changed over time. The study reveals that the K-T boundary, which marked the extinction of dinosaurs, was caused by an extraterrestrial impact, while the P-E interval saw a more gradual change due to global warming.
Using adaptive optics, researchers can now clearly see features such as blood flow in the retina, enabling early diagnosis of diseases. This technology will help eye doctors track changes in patients with conditions like diabetes and glaucoma.
Researchers discovered a promising drug, benfotiamine, that completely blocked three biochemical pathways damaging blood vessels in diabetic rats. The study found that benfotiamine successfully normalized retinal tissue and prevented diabetic retinopathy in the animals.
Researchers found that during a short-term global warming event, animals became smaller due to the effects of elevated carbon dioxide levels on plant growth. As climate returned to normal, animals regained their normal size.
The symposium explored microbial forensics, a discipline combining public health epidemiology and law enforcement to investigate biocrimes. Key findings include recommendations for future action to address biocrimes posing threats to public health and stability.
Warren Washington predicts that the global climate will continue to warm into the 22nd century, albeit at a slower rate than if emissions are not controlled. Climate extremes such as heat waves, floods, and droughts are expected to become more severe and frequent.
A study conducted by Georgia Tech researchers found a significant association between academic collaboration and scientific publishing productivity. Collaboration emerged as the strongest predictor of productivity, with scientists working in fields like chemistry exhibiting high productivity rates.
Experts are exploring ways to validate and interpret genetic information from microbes in court cases. The lack of established standards poses a challenge, but advancements in molecular technology have made it possible to analyze DNA and RNA levels with new insights.
Researchers are uncovering key genes and their interactions in diseases such as Down's Syndrome, autism, and tuberculosis. The goal is to identify markers for disorders like autism that could be detected by blood tests, and develop new treatments like drugs targeting gene adaptation mechanisms.
A study by Tufts University civil engineering professor Paul Kirshen predicts that Boston's rising sea levels could cause over $20 billion in damages over the next century, with costs reaching up to $94 billion if severe weather conditions are exceeded. The research highlights three scenarios for government response, including 'Ride-It...
Elizabeth Loftus presents her latest research on false memories, showing that suggestive interviewing and visual cues can plant false memories in people. Her studies have challenged the idea that memories are reliable and accurate.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have created SNOMAD and DRAGON to help decipher the complex patterns of gene activity in brain tissue. By applying these tools to microarray data from conditions like Down syndrome, they aim to identify genes involved in causing problems.